What does "minutes" mean?

1. (units of time) more than one minute; units of time that last sixty seconds. 2. (meeting records) the official written notes that record what happened during a meeting. 3. (to record a meeting) to write down the official notes during a meeting.

How do you use "minutes"?

Always used in the plural form in this sense. Transitive verb often used in the passive voice in administrative contexts.

minutes

n. · v.

US //ˈmɪnəts// UK //mˈɪnɪts// min·utes

1 units of time (n.)
A1 Beginner

more than one minute; units of time that last sixty seconds.

the plural form of the unit of time equal to sixty seconds.

Example

The train should arrive in about ten minutes if there are no delays.

Example

The presentation lasted exactly forty-five minutes, leaving just enough time for a brief question-and-answer session before the lunch break.
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2 meeting records (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

the official written notes that record what happened during a meeting.

the official written record of the proceedings, discussions, and resolutions of a meeting or conference.

Example

The secretary will send the minutes of the meeting to everyone by email.

Example

After reviewing the minutes of the previous board meeting, the directors moved to approve the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Usage

Always used in the plural form in this sense.
- records
- proceedings
- notes

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3 to record a meeting (v.)
C1 Advanced Formal

to write down the official notes during a meeting.

to record the proceedings of a meeting in an official capacity.

Example

She was asked to minute the discussion so there would be a record of the vote.

Example

The chairman requested that the specific objections raised by the minority shareholders be minuted in full to ensure transparency.

Usage

Transitive verb often used in the passive voice in administrative contexts.

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